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In 1965, a shipwreck was discovered by a sponge diver approximately 2km northwest of Girne/Kyrenia. During the following 4 years the wreck was re-located and subsequently explored, revealing a 2000-year-old historic find which gave archeologists a unique picture of the seafaring culture around the time of Alexander The Great.
During the summers of 1968 & 1969, the wreck’s hull, and remains of its cargo, were painstakingly raised from the seabed by a team of underwater archaeologists, students and technicians and housed at the Ancient Shipwreck Museum in Kyrenia Castle, where they remain on exhibit.
The ATA is extremely fortunate to be hosting one of the original dive team, Owen Gander, who will give guided visit, talking about the sunken ship and the dive in the dedicated museum. We will also have access to artifacts that are not usually on public display.
The visit will take place on Thursday the 15th of January at 2.00 p.m.meeting at the Ticket Office. The price will be 200 TL, which will include the 50 TL for access to the whole castle for those who would like to take advantage of the visit.
There is very limited parking in the immediate area of the castle, but the main Girne municipal car park is close by, obviously car-sharing is important where possible. It is anticipated that there will be groups of people going for coffee/drinks in and around the harbour area after the visit if you wish to do so.
Spaces are very limited so, if you would like to attend, please reply to:
Please include your name and any names of others attending with you, and a phone number.
CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).
Many Thanks


YOUR ATA NEEDS YOU!
The ATA is a totally voluntary organisation benefitting local good causes. It thrives because of the work our volunteers do.
If you enjoy the visits, talks, walks, social meals and discounts we need your help.
Currently, we need someone to learn to use SendPulse mail to send out bulk emails. (Tim says it is simple!)
Could you help manage the discount providers list ?
Have you any ideas of restaurants who could host future 28th meals?
All of these roles would be shared with others. You don’t need to be on the island full times. “Swallows” we need you too!
If you want to know more, please let us know as soon as possible.
Reply to this or chat to other volunteers at an event or clinic.

The concert @ St Andrews church raised 12,600 TL for the Anglo-Turkish Association North Cyprus. Follow the link for more information.
Make a note of these events.
15th January – 2pm Visit to Sunken Boat with Owen Gander. In the late 1960s, Owen was one of the original team of divers who raised this cargo ship. It is the oldest known merchant ship. We will have access to artifacts not on public display.
28th January, Social Gathering – Green Lotus, Alsancak. Chinese meal
9th February Chris Lightfoot’s talk “Musings of a Metropolitan Museum Curator” a light hearted view and not to be missed.
28th February Visit to Bandabulya for tasting. The Girne Bandabulya should be reopened as a market for women’s cooperatives. We plan a tasting or meal in the area.
March TBA Dr Robin Snape on SPOT. The talk will cover the history, the current project and its place in Mediterranean and international context.
28th March Social Gathering Meal We are looking for suggestions from members
Full details to follow on each in the new year.
Responses and queries to: events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

Come and join us for the ATA Christmas Dinner and Singalong.
This year it is an evening event with Canapes, Full roast dinner with trimmings (vegetarian options available!), a range of festive puddings followed by coffee and brandy.
Also Gavin will be entertaining us with both Festive and well known songs.
An evening not to be missed!
Date: Wednesday 17th December
Arrival time: 18:00hrs
Price: £35 members (to be paid in advance at either clinics or by arrangement)
If you would like to join us for this event please email to events.ata.trnc@gmail.com by 8th December with your name and phone number.
CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).
PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this social gathering and subsequently cancel after the advertised cut-off date for the social gathering, YOU are liable for the full payment price of the social gathering, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.
A donation to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price of this social gathering.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the membership clinic scheduled Tuesday 25th November at The Greenhouse are & Restaurant in Kucuk Erenkoy will not go ahead. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused
If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2025 you can do so at any of our social gatherings and other clinic times can be found on our website:
Thank you for your understanding

20th November – Spa Day!Back by popular demand at Acapulco with running buffet.
28th November – Social Gathering at Grapevine, Girne
29th November – Classical concert by Katerina and Lena Stern at St Andrews Church, Girne (evening event)
17th December – Christmas Dinner and music with Gavin Simons (evening event his year) at The Black Olive
Full details to follow on each shortly.
Responses and queries to: events.ata.trnc@gmail.com
See all the photos and comments on ATA facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17Qrd7kaqA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

After a very successful evening at The Grapevine previously we are returning there for dinner on Friday 28th November.
Two great concerts (not organised by the ATA but proceeds go to the ATA) coming up.
Do you fancy Classical:

Or Rock and Pop?

For the St Andrews Church event just turn up on the day.
For the Alvadar event book direct.

Spa Day Back By Popular Demand!!
An event for everyone, ladies and gentlemen and couples also welcome.
What could be better than a relaxing spa day to rejuvenate.
Come and enjoy a relaxing spa day at the Ocean Spa Wellness, Acapulco.
The day will include full use of the spa (sauna, steam room, hammam, pool) and a choice of one treatment:
Choose from:
Peeling and foam massage
Relax massage
Reflexology
Warm stone massage
Open Buffet Lunch, Desserts and Hot Drinks included in cost.
Additional treatments available at extra cost
Date: Thursday, 20thNovember 2025
Venue: Ocean Spa and Wellness, Acapulco Resort.
Time: arrival 10.00am
Event Prices per person are: Members 2,000TL. Non-Members 2,200TL. (A good discount on normal prices!)
Please have the correct money for the event(s) you are attending with you as change will not be available
If you would like to join us for this event, please email events.ata.trnc@gmail.com by 15th November 2025.
Also, please include which treatment you would like to book.
Also, please include which treatment you would like to book.
Plenty of Parking is available on site
CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this event by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this event (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).
PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this event and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (15th november), YOU are liable for the full payment price of the event, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.
A minimum donation to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price.
Dates for the Diary – November and December
We have some very good upcoming events and each will be promoted in full shortly. In summary save these dates!
20th November – Spa Day!Back by popular demand at Acapulco with running buffet.
28th November – Social Gathering at Grapevine, Girne
29th November – Classical concert by Katerina and Lena Stern at St Andrews Church, Girne (evening event)
17th December – Christmas Dinner and music with Gavin Simons (evening event this year) at The Black Olive
Full details to follow on each shortly.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the membership clinic scheduled for Saturday 18th October at the Olive Press will not go ahead. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused
If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2025 you can do so at any of our social gatherings and other clinic times can be found on our website:
Thank you for your understanding
Ismet Ramiz and Tim Morgan from the ATA dropped off more bottletops, collected by our supporters, to Günay Kibrit this week.
Günay commented that the ongoing support of the ATA both bottletops and financial is welcome and helps them provide valuable services to those who need help gaining mobility.

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